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STIR Synonyms

There are 55 synonyms of the word stir. (exact relations)
There are 42 hypernyms of the word stir. (close relations)
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arouse
verbv
verb

• call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)

• stop sleeping

• summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic

• cause to be alert and energetic

• cause to become awake or conscious

• to begin moving

• to evoke sexual feelings

excite
verbv
verb

• arouse or elicit a feeling

• act as a stimulant

• stir feelings in

• cause to be agitated, excited, or roused

• to evoke sexual feelings

• stir the feelings, emotions, or peace of

• raise to a higher energy level

• produce a magnetic field in

instigate
verbv
verb

• provoke or stir up

• serve as the inciting cause of

prompt
verb, adverb, noun, adjectivev, adv, n, adj
noun

• a cue given to a performer (usually the beginning of the next line to be spoken)

• (computer science) a symbol that appears on the computer screen to indicate that the computer is ready to receive a command

adjective satellite

• according to schedule or without delay; on time

• ready and willing or quick to act

• performed with little or no delay

verb

• give an incentive for action

• serve as the inciting cause of

• assist (somebody acting or reciting) by suggesting the next words of something forgotten or imperfectly learned

rouse
verbv
verb

• become active

• force or drive out

• cause to be agitated, excited, or roused

• cause to become awake or conscious

stimulate
verbv
verb

• act as a stimulant

• cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner

• stir the feelings, emotions, or peace of

• cause to be alert and energetic

• cause to occur rapidly

• stir feelings in

• provide the needed stimulus for

agitate
verbv
verb

• try to stir up public opinion

• cause to be agitated, excited, or roused

• exert oneself continuously, vigorously, or obtrusively to gain an end or engage in a crusade for a certain cause or person; be an advocate for

• move very slightly

• move or cause to move back and forth

• change the arrangement or position of

activate
verbv
verb

• put in motion or move to act

• make active or more active

• make more adsorptive

• aerate (sewage) so as to favor the growth of organisms that decompose organic matter

• make (substances) radioactive

animate
verbv
adjective

• belonging to the class of nouns that denote living beings

• endowed with animal life as distinguished from plant life

• endowed with feeling and unstructured consciousness

verb

• heighten or intensify

• give lifelike qualities to

• make lively

• give new life or energy to

awaken
verbv
verb

• cause to become awake or conscious

• stop sleeping

• make aware

blend
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an occurrence of thorough mixing

• a new word formed by joining two others and combining their meanings

• the act of blending components together thoroughly

verb

• combine into one

• blend or harmonize

• mix together different elements

churn
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a vessel in which cream is agitated to separate butterfat from buttermilk

verb

• stir (cream) vigorously in order to make butter

• be agitated

encourage
verbv
verb

• contribute to the progress or growth of

• inspire with confidence; give hope or courage to

• spur on

energize
verbv
verb

• cause to be alert and energetic

• raise to a higher energy level

foment
verbv
verb

• try to stir up public opinion

• bathe with warm water or medicated lotions

fuel
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a substance that can be consumed to produce energy

verb

• provide with a combustible substance that provides energy

• provide with fuel

• take in fuel, as of a ship

• stimulate

galvanize
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• to stimulate to action

• cover with zinc

• stimulate (muscles) by administering a shock

incite
verbv
verb

• give an incentive for action

• provoke or stir up

• urge on; cause to act

inspire
verbv
verb

• heighten or intensify

• supply the inspiration for

• serve as the inciting cause of

• spur on or encourage especially by cheers and shouts

• fill with revolutionary ideas

• draw in (air)

invigorate
verbv
verb

• heighten or intensify

• give life or energy to

• make lively

• impart vigor, strength, or vitality to

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Alternatives for AROUSE

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